A Day in the Life of a Battery Engineer at Schaeffler Group

What does a battery engineer do in a day? At Schaeffler, the day starts at a desk — checking emails and joining any necessary Teams meetings. From there, work continues on ongoing 3D modeling projects. The role involves designing small-scale tooling using 3D modeling software and researching battery technologies, including thin coatings, solid-state battery construction, and data analysis from battery test cycles.

After putting on proper protective equipment, the engineer heads to the lab to review testing files and build battery cells for charge and discharge cycles. Those cells are then tested inside a glove box — a sealed environment filled with argon for safe handling. A scanning electron microscope is used when a nanoscale view of battery components is needed.

The afternoon includes a brainstorming session with colleagues, a career planning meeting with the department director, and time to decompress with the team over lunch. Working alongside people who share the same passion for battery technology is what makes this role stand out.

This video is part of the Invading Tusc video series.